Our coral restoration solutions
Because every coral counts, we have designed a complete system to allow you to take concrete action, from the first cutting to the reconstruction of a reef.
Acquiring our solutions from our RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) program can be integrated into your Research Tax Credit (CIR) procedures.
Corail Artefact can assist you by providing the necessary technical, scientific and documentary elements.
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1.
Our cutting kit
The first uncompromising gesture
No toxic glue, no plastic. BCA nourishes the coral, facilitates its healing, then disappears.
Coral propagation is the foundational act of all coral restoration. It is also, almost everywhere in the world, a contradictory act: attempts are made to heal a fragile ecosystem using toxic glues and plastic supports. From the very first contact, the coral is exposed to substances foreign to its environment.
Corail Artefact has rethought this gesture from scratch:
A system without glue, without plastic, without compromise.
Our coral propagation kits eliminate all the usual harmful elements. The plugs are inserted directly into the holes of the star or icosahedron structures: a simple process, requiring no tools or special training. Any member of an aquarium team can propagate corals in minutes, with the assurance of never contaminating their corals.
We offer two ranges depending on your objectives and level of commitment.
PHA range: for getting started
Made from PHA—a naturally derived biopolymer—our plugs replace conventional plastic substrates and eliminate toxic glues. They are the ideal entry-level solution for an aquarium looking to transition to more sustainable propagation practices without a complete overhaul.
BCA1 range - our unique patented formula
BCA1 goes further. Derived from Breton marine bacteria and enriched with natural extracts that promote coral growth, it is the only biopolymer on the market specifically designed to interact positively with coral life. It nourishes the coral, facilitates its healing, and then gradually biodegrades—allowing for direct contact between the coral fragment and the eco-friendly concrete, in which it naturally mineralizes.
Where conventional glues indefinitely interpose themselves between the coral and its support, BCA1 disappears to let nature reclaim its rights.
An observable result
Partner aquariums using our kits report stronger cuttings, faster healing, and superior growth compared to conventional media.
Our solution
Jérémy Gobé has developed structures from these new materials which adapt to the Cutting Pack and make it possible to recreate the disappeared reefs in perfect harmony with the environment .
In addition, each of our solutions can adapt to resources and be produced locally .
They are also easy to transport and install.
Our solution
Jérémy Gobé has developed structures from these new materials which adapt to the Cutting Pack and make it possible to recreate the disappeared reefs in perfect harmony with the environment .
In addition, each of our solutions can adapt to resources and be produced locally .
They are also easy to transport and install.
2.
Our reconstruction structures
Artificial reefs, a different perspective:
A CCA1 ecological concrete star that multiplies and expands infinitely, proven in real-world conditions.
Coral reefs are disappearing faster than they can regenerate. Existing solutions – ordinary concrete, metal, plastic – are part of the problem: toxic to corals, cumbersome to install, and impossible to adapt to local conditions.
Corail Artefact has redesigned everything:
A bio-inspired material and design
Our structures are made from our unique CCA1 material, guaranteeing maximum compatibility with the marine environment.
The biomimetic surface of our stars gives our structures roughness, porosity, and texture—essential elements for coral to attach and grow naturally. Coralline algae thrive there, repelling harmful competitors and gradually strengthening our structures, creating ideal conditions for the establishment of coral fragments and the recruitment of larvae.
A system born from life
The modular star is inspired by the fundamental principle of life: a cell that multiplies. Each star interlocks with the others along all axes, infinitely, without any constraints of size or space. A standard nursery of 32 stars accommodates up to 384 cuttings and remains light enough for a freediver to descend with a complete nursery in a single dive.
No machinery, no crane, no heavy logistics. Can be installed by any trained team, in an aquarium, laboratory or at sea.
Proven in real-world conditions
The structures were deployed in the Caribbean Sea, at a depth of 10 meters, off the coast of Cartagena. Four months after installation, scientific reports confirmed that 83.8% of the coral tissue was alive on average. Juvenile fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates had spontaneously established themselves in the nurseries—a sign that the structure does more than simply house corals; it recreates an ecosystem. Our structures also survived two extreme weather events (Storm Barry and Hurricane Erin).
At Nausicaá, the national sea center in Boulogne-sur-Mer, the structures installed in the aquarium demonstrate the same dynamic: corals that thrive, visible to the public, on a completely ecological support.
In Situ (2025)
Blue Apple Beach, an eco-friendly resort
Cartagena del Andes, Colombia
In Vivo (2025)
Nausicaa, center of the sea
Coral Innovation Space
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
3. Our Icosahedron
The reference structure for small volumes
Can be placed directly in an existing aquarium. Aesthetically pleasing, scientifically sound, and visible to the public.
Aquariums wishing to engage in coral restoration often encounter a simple constraint: space. The structures available on the market are designed for large volumes, dedicated tanks, and heavy installations. Made of ordinary concrete or metal, they are toxic to corals and impossible to adapt to an existing aquarium.
Corail Artefact has designed a response on the right scale:
A perfect shape for two reasons
The icosahedron is one of the five perfect geometric forms described by Plato—the Platonic solids. For him, it represented water. Choosing the icosahedron to reconstruct the reefs is to reconnect with the idea that nature obeys universal forms—and that art and science, when they listen to each other, ultimately find the same answers.
But above all it is a choice of efficiency: its twenty triangular faces offer the best possible gripping surface relative to its volume, while guaranteeing perfect stability on any background substrate.
Ready for immediate use
Made from ecological CCA1 concrete - without clinker, without heavy metals, without dredged marine sand - the icosahedron can be placed directly in an existing aquarium, without special installation, without machinery, without modification of the tank.
Its biomimetic texture promotes larval attachment and colonization by coralline algae, which gradually strengthen the structure. Corals develop naturally there, and fauna – fish, invertebrates – spontaneously seek shelter there.
It is compatible with our cutting kit: no glue, no plastic, no contamination.
A scientific and aesthetic object
Visible to the public, the icosahedron becomes a natural mediation tool that makes the aquarium's commitment to coral restoration tangible. It is also the ideal entry point to a broader partnership with Corail Artefact – starting with an icosahedron, observing the results, and then evolving towards modular starfish nurseries if the project grows.
In Vivo (2023)
Trocadero Aquarium, Paris
After 5 months of immersion: above-average growth of cuttings per species. No cleaning required due to the antifouling effect of CCA1.
4.
Our regeneration lace
Elizabeth Caravella
Artistic collaborator
Élisabeth Caravella is an artist and filmmaker who graduated from the École Européenne Supérieure de l'Image, des Arts Décoratifs de Paris and du Fresnoy, Studio National. His work, exhibited in France and abroad, is on the border between contemporary art and cinema. She creates video installations as well as experimental fiction films inspired by cybernetics and new technologies. Since 2018, his work Howto has participated in the traveling exhibition Computer Grrrls initiated by the HMKV in Dortmund and the Gaité Lyrique in Paris.
The first fully ecological larval capture net on the market.
Sexual reproduction in corals is one of the most powerful and often overlooked regeneration mechanisms. During spawning periods, corals release larvae and gametes which, once attached to a substrate, develop into primary polyps and revitalize the coral tissue from its source. This is a form of regeneration that fragmentation alone cannot achieve.
Current techniques for collecting these elements use plastic and nylon nets. From this stage – the most fragile of their development – the larvae come into contact with toxic substances foreign to their environment.
Corail Artefact has designed the first fully ecological alternative:
A living lace
The regenerative lace is made from BCA – our biopolymer derived from marine bacteria – in collaboration with SOLSTISS, a leading French lace manufacturer specializing in high-precision textiles. This device is impregnated with natural elements that attract and nourish larvae, maximizing their chances of attachment from the moment they are laid.
Each part is individually removable and replaceable, according to eco-design principles. Nothing is thrown away: each component has its own lifespan and can be renewed without replacing the entire system.
A dual-purpose tool
Outside of spawning periods, the lace is not inactive. It can be deployed to biologically enhance a site—aquarium or natural environment—by creating conditions favorable to the establishment of living organisms before a restoration operation. It is a tool for preparation as much as for capturing them.
A product in development - join the adventure
The regeneration lace is currently in advanced development, in partnership with SOLSTISS. We are looking for partner aquariums willing to test the device under real-world conditions and contribute to improving the larval capture protocol.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to participate in one of the most groundbreaking innovations in the sector - and to be among the first to benefit.
Contact us to learn more: contact@corailartefact.com
